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Date Posted: 06:46:23 01/31/04 Sat
Author: Raquel Souza
Subject: task 14

When I first read the question I thought the text would be about some other kind of autonomy, different from the one related to language learning acquisition. However, since we are not native speakers it�s always good to read those kind of texts in order to improve ourselves in many ways.
If we consider that in order to acquire a language people should be autonomous, then I can say that I�m autonomous. However, to be an autonomous person, according to David Nunan, people should not only learn a language or something else, but also control and use this learning in their lives. He also defines autonomous as learners which are able to self-determine the direction of their learning; be involved in the management of the learning process and finally be able to choose their activities.
Concerning these three items above, I see myself not 100% autonomous, but maybe 60%, since I can�t choose everything I want to deal with and also I always think I should give more and more of myself. I�m aware that I have to study and read a lot in order to become an autonomous learner. I wish I were those people that learn easily and do not depend on anybody in order to do something. But some day I�ll be autonomous in everything, that�s my objective in life, I�ll strive for it! The feeling of being independent, being able to control and manage your life is just great, and that�s why this year will be different for me. I�ll make a great effort to be more responsible and dedicated. And I will tell you the results!

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Re: task 14 -- Vera, 06:38:05 02/01/04 Sun